Gloucester, MA

Living in Gloucester

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Bikeability 46
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Walkability 64
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 52
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Affordability 31
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 66
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Schools 46
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Residents

30k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$425k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$207 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gloucester

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40

Property Crime in Gloucester

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 4 11
Mar 36 5 10
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gloucester

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gloucester, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gloucester, MA

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Brookwood School
7 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Gloucester, MA

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Gordon College
7 miles, W
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Endicott College
9 miles, SW
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Salem State University
14 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gloucester, MA

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Anna Jaques Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Whittier Pavilion
22 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Gloucester, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, NW
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